Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
multiflora
ID:
372612

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schult.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1827

Citation Micro:
Mant. 3: 118 (1827)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000371944

Common Names

  • Bouvardia Multiflora
  • Multiflora Bouvardia
  • Multiflor Bouvardia

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Synonyms

  • Houstonia triflora A.Gray [valid]
  • Bouvardia bicolor Kunze [valid]
  • Bouvardia cavanillesii DC. [illegitimate]
  • Bouvardia gracilis A.Gray [valid]
  • Bouvardia heterophylla Standl. [valid]
  • Bouvardia macrantha Standl. [valid]
  • Bouvardia mutabilis Hort.Berol. ex Walp. [invalid]
  • Bouvardia salvadorensis Steyerm. [valid]
  • Bouvardia schiedeana Schltdl. [valid]
  • Bouvardia triflora Kunth [valid]
  • Bouvardia versicolor Ker Gawl. [valid]
  • Bouvardia triflora hirsuta M.Martens & Galeotti [valid]
  • Aeginetia multiflora Cav. [valid]
  • Bouvardia versicolor graciliflora A.Gray ex S.Watson [valid]
  • Hedyotis longiflora (Benth.) Walp. [valid]
  • Bouvardia versicolor Ker Gawl. ex Lindl. [deprecated]

Description

Bouvardia multiflora (also called 'Many-flowered bouvardia', among many other common names) is a shrub native to Mexico. It has oval-shaped leaves and white flowers. It grows in tropical forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Bouvardia multiflora has been used as a medicinal herb for treating digestive problems, as a natural dye for fabrics, and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bouvardia multiflora has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have narrow, lance-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bouvardia multiflora is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist soils and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and can tolerate some flooding. It is best to water it regularly and to fertilize it in the spring and summer months.

Where to Find Bouvardia multiflora

Bouvardia multiflora can be found in Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Bouvardia multiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bouvardia multiflora?

Bouvardia multiflora

What is the family of Bouvardia multiflora?

Rubiaceae

What is the common name of Bouvardia multiflora?

Many-Flowered Bouvardia

Species in the Bouvardia genus

Bouvardia ferruginea, Bouvardia lottiae, Bouvardia pedicellaris, Bouvardia pungens, Bouvardia bouvardioides, Bouvardia capitata, Bouvardia chrysantha, Bouvardia conzattii, Bouvardia cordifolia, Bouvardia dictyoneura, Bouvardia erecta, Bouvardia glabra, Bouvardia gracilipes, Bouvardia hintoniorum, Bouvardia karwinskyi, Bouvardia laevis, Bouvardia langlassei, Bouvardia latifolia, Bouvardia leiantha, Bouvardia loeseneriana, Bouvardia longiflora, Bouvardia multiflora, Bouvardia oaxacana, Bouvardia obovata, Bouvardia pallida, Bouvardia quinquenervata, Bouvardia rekoi, Bouvardia rosea, Bouvardia rosei, Bouvardia rzedowskii, Bouvardia scabra, Bouvardia standleyana, Bouvardia subcordata, Bouvardia tenuifolia, Bouvardia ternifolia, Bouvardia viminalis, Bouvardia xestosperma, Bouvardia xylosteoides, Bouvardia castilloi, Bouvardia keniae, Bouvardia borhidiana, Bouvardia hernan-maganae, Bouvardia sancaroli, Bouvardia mitlensis, Bouvardia amplexicaulis, Bouvardia tubicalyx, Bouvardia stenosiphon, Bouvardia pulverulenta, Bouvardia fragilis, Bouvardia costaricensis,

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

References